Our Story

El Meson de Pepe’s is a family owned and operated Cuban Restaurant here in Key West for over 30 years. Chef Pepe Diaz and family first opened in 1985 on upper Duval Street. Now at the Casa Cayo Hueso building on Mallory Square since 1997, El Meson de Pepe is dedicated to great quality food and the preservation of Cuban Conch Heritage in Key West.

El Meson de Pepe

Hours:Mon. thru Sun.: 11am – 10pm

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We don’t take reservations per say, but we do offer priority seating (call ahead wait) list for the evening you wish to dine with us. Just call the day you want to dine with us (Host stand opens daily at 11am) and ask to be placed on the priority seating list for that evening.When your whole party arrives check in at the host stand.If there is a wait upon your arrival, your name will already be at the top of the wait list.Your party will be seated in the first available dining room that will fit your party.

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El Meson de Pepe's is a family owned and operated Cuban Restaurant in Key West. Chef Pepe Diaz and family first opened in 1985, bringing locals and tourists alike delicious Cuban favorites for over 30 years. El Meson de Pepe is dedicated to great quality food and the preservation of Cuban-Conch Heritage in Key West.